She is the one you can call up at 4am, hysterical because you got dumped, were laid-off, feel fat…maybe all three. Or she’s the girlfriend who’s been there for you through something major—the death of a loved one, a divorce, a life-threatening disease. She is your Oprah—always there with a box of Kleenex AND the best advice. “Lauren and I first... CONTINUE READING 2

The saying might go “dogs are a man’s best friend” but we beg to differ. Here at Shecky’s, our pets are a girl’s best friend. Yes, National Girlfriends Day is all about our (hopefully) non-furry friends, but we just had to pay homage to the best listeners, best de-stressers and all-around funniest pals we have. Take a peek, get ready... CONTINUE READING 42

National Girlfriends Day is getting closer (Sunday, August 1), so we’re sharing our favorite girlie books in celebration. Summer may be winding down (yuck!), but we’ve got some reads to share that are as good of beach buddies as the characters and celebration of friendship found inside the pages. Once temps officially drop, tote these on your morning commute or... CONTINUE READING 12

We hate to be the bearers of bad news, but with August on its way, summer is, uh, going out of style. We know the New England chill sets in kinda early, so as always, we’re here to help a girlfriend out. Check out the best summer to fall pieces available at Girls Night Out Boston. In honor of National Girlfriends... CONTINUE READING 8

Ah, wedding season. The time to celebrate love, clink some glasses with your relatives and friends, and watch a happy couple shell out a couple thousand in the name of it all. One Staffer wonders…is it really all about the wedding day or more about the person and the whole ever-after part? Read why she’s not obsessing about invite stationery... CONTINUE READING 45

As a proud graduate of Smith College in Massachusetts (shocking! I went to an all-women's college), Boston always brings back great memories of wild weekend trips filled with shopping on Newbury Street and clubbing at M80 (remember M80?). So I am really counting down the days till Shecky’s Girls Night Out Boston on August 3-5. I'm also excited to visit... CONTINUE READING 14

Being the girlfriend brand and all, and in our anticipation of National Girlfriends Day (August 1!), we surveyed Shecky’s Staffers and asked them how and when they met their best girlfriends. They say to “make new friends, but keep the old” and we couldn’t agree more. Check out how some of our Shecksters met the girls they couldn’t imagine their... CONTINUE READING 19